battle line
noun
1
: a line along which a battle is fought
2
: a line defining the positions of opposing groups in a conflict or controversy
—usually used in plural
battle lines were drawn over economic policies
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But a push by dealers in New Jersey to delay implementation of the rules shows the battle lines over these mandates.
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The battle lines were drawn when Fox announced that in its second season, The Simpsons would move from 8 p.m. ET on Sunday night to 8 p.m. Thursday, going head to head with consistent ratings leader The Cosby Show on NBC.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The battle lines over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the ethics of the health care industry, are receiving additional scrutiny from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), the most high-profile politician yet to weigh in on the matter.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
The battle lines will be drawn in the documentary world.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The battle lines were drawn when Fox announced that in its second season, The Simpsons would move from 8 p.m. ET on Sunday night to 8 p.m. Thursday, going head to head with consistent ratings leader The Cosby Show on NBC.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The battle lines over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the ethics of the health care industry, are receiving additional scrutiny from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), the most high-profile politician yet to weigh in on the matter.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
The battle lines will be drawn in the documentary world.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Battle line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle%20line. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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